The Roosevelt recipe
Dark rum, vermouth and orange juice, shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 3 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Ingredients do you need to make the Roosevelt?
Dark Rum
Dark Rum is one of the official grades of rum, that typically comes in brown, black, or red colours.
Dark Rums are typically made using caramelised sugar or molasses, aged longer than other rums in charred barrels, and usually have much stronger flavours than light or golden rums.
For Dark Rum, we recommend:
Vermouth
Vermouth is an aromatic fortified wine that’s flavoured with various botanicals and is sometimes coloured.
Traditionally, Vermouth was used for medicinal purposes (we’ve heard that one before, am I right guys?) but was later served as an aperitif in fashionable Turin cafes in the mid to late 18th century.
By the 19th century, it’d become popular with bartenders in the creation of fancy cocktails such as the Martini, the Manhattan and the Rob Roy, and later the Negroni.
Orange Juice
Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? It mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.
Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?
And the list doesn’t end there.
For Orange Juice, we recommend:
What Equipment do you need to make the Roosevelt?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed cocktail shaker comparison.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
This cocktail recipe tastes great, but let’s make it look great too.
Having the right glass for the right cocktail always makes the experience more enjoyable in my experience.
And the right glass is a cocktail glass.
We recommend:
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Recipe card
The Roosevelt
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice, dark rum, vermouth, and orange juice to your cocktail shaker.
- Shake well.
- Pour into cocktail glass.
No cocktail shaker? Do this instead
- Add ice, dark rum, vermouth, and orange juice to a cocktail glass.
- Stir well.
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The Roosevelt FAQs
What Ingredients do you need to make the Roosevelt?
To make the Roosevelt, you need 45ml / 1.5oz dark rum, 25ml / 0.75oz vermouth and 15ml / 0.5oz orange juice. There’s more about dark rum, vermouth and orange juice above.
What Equipment do you need to make the Roosevelt?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a cocktail glass.
What alcohol is in the Roosevelt?
The Roosevelt contains 45ml / 1.5oz dark rum and 25ml / 0.75oz vermouth.
Is the Roosevelt shaken or stirred?
The Roosevelt is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then pour it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make the Roosevelt without a cocktail shaker?
No. Without a cocktail shaker, you can make the Roosevelt like this: Add ice, dark rum, vermouth, and orange juice to a cocktail glass. Stir well.
What glass is the Roosevelt served in?
Serve the Roosevelt in a cocktail glass.
How do I make the Roosevelt for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 180ml dark rum, 100ml vermouth and 60ml orange juice. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
